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September 10, 1974
After centuries of Portuguese rule, the country of Guinea-Bissau was formally recognized as independent.
Guinea-Bissau
Guinea-Bissau, officially the Republic of Guinea-Bissau, is a country in West Africa that covers 36,125 square kilometres (13,948 sq mi) with an estimated population of 2,026,778. It borders Senegal to its north and Guinea to its southeast.